Market Assessment: Teflon Metallization

市场评估：特氟龙金属化

• 批准号: 580672-2023
• 负责人: Jahed, HamidHR
• 金额: $ 1.07万
• 依托单位: University of Waterloo
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Idea to Innovation
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2022-01-01 至 2023-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=760356
• 关键词: Market; Assessment; Teflon; Metallization

Thin films of Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE (known by its commercial name Teflon) is known for its high thermal resistivity and environmental stability. It has high melting temperature of close to 400C and flame resistivity, is chemically inert (not affected by majority of solvents), and has high flexural strength. However, due to its hydrophobicity, low coefficient of friction, and low surface energy, conductive metals do not adhere to it. University of Waterloo (UW) researchers have developed a technology to deposit a thin dense layer of a dielectric which can subsequently be used for printing any metal such as silver and copper. The invention removes hydrophobicity properties and enables metallization of Teflon. Some main advantages of this invention include: 1) has high throughput; 2) does not affect flexibility, electrical or thermal resistance of Teflon; 3) can work with any material (e.g., metals and ceramics); 4) compatible with required processing temperature of Teflon.This system can be used in any application where high temperature performance and/or flexibility of substrate is required. Existing systems are typically complex, limited to specific coating material, use toxic chemicals, and pose harm to environment.As part of this Market Assessment grant, the selected consultant will perform a thorough market analysis to identify the most suitable market opportunities along with technical challenges associated with the application of the technology in a particular market segment. A favorable market assessment result will further guide the development of a commercialization strategy and in attracting investments.

聚四氟乙烯、PTFE（其商业名称为特氟龙）薄膜以其高耐热性和环境稳定性而闻名。它具有接近400C的高熔化温度和阻燃性，具有化学惰性（不受大多数​​溶剂的影响），并且具有高弯曲强度。然而，由于其疏水性、低摩擦系数和低表面能，导电金属不会粘附在其上。 滑铁卢大学（UW）的研究人员开发了一种技术，可以沉积一层薄而致密的电介质层，随后可用于印刷银和铜等任何金属。本发明消除了疏水性并使特氟隆能够金属化。 本发明的一些主要优点包括：1)吞吐量高； 2）不影响特氟龙的柔韧性、电气性或耐热性； 3）可以与任何材料（例如金属和陶瓷）一起工作； 4) 与特氟龙所需的加工温度兼容。该系统可用于任何需要基材的高温性能和/或柔韧性的应用。现有系统通常很复杂，仅限于特定的涂层材料，使用有毒化学品，并对环境造成危害。作为市场评估拨款的一部分，选定的顾问将进行彻底的市场分析，以确定最合适的市场机会以及技术挑战与该技术在特定细分市场的应用相关。良好的市场评估结果将进一步指导商业化战略的制定和吸引投资。